This week’s classic From The Vault clip comes courtesy of Busta Rhymes and Janet Jackson and their 1999 single ‘What’s It Gonna Be’.
Lifted from Rhymes’ LP ‘Extinction Level Event’, the song went on to become one of the rapper’s biggest hits (peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Official UK Singles Chart). While the track stands on its own two legs as one of the most dynamic Rap-Sung collaborations in Urban music history, much of its success is no doubt attributable to its accompanying video.
Directed by the then man-of-the-moment, Hype Williams, the clip till this day remains one of the most expensive videos ever made (costing a reported $2 million to produce). Indeed, with its ground-breaking special effects, and out-of-the-box take on the ‘sensual’, the video easily trounces many of those produced today – some 11 years later. Classic.
Tidbit: One can’t but marvel at Janet’s uncanny ability to glide between being the seductive songstress to being the all-smiling, all laughing, girl next door. Love it!
32 COMMENTS
Hung
October 24, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Wasn’t Michael & Janet Jacksons scream video the most expensive ever made
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UGh
October 24, 2010 at 1:53 pm
This was this shit back in the day! I love it and it still looks so modern although it was 11 years ago. Janet look hot too.
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UGh
October 24, 2010 at 1:54 pm
@ HUNG
that’s what i thought too
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Sublime00
October 24, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Loved this! Came out when I was 10
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TeAM WeeZY
October 24, 2010 at 1:57 pm
This was and still is my freaking jam! The beat is SICK!
Busta is so underrated! Janet’s voice fits the song so perfectly!
I freaking LOVE this song!
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HeLLo
October 24, 2010 at 2:16 pm
“While the track stands on its own two legs as one of the most dynamic Rap-Sung collaborations in Urban music history,”
No, Just no…..HELL NO.
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arfa
October 24, 2010 at 2:21 pm
I think TLCs NO SCRUBS was hypes best video sorry!
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Diagnosticluv
October 24, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Reading skills is a must he stated “one of the most expensive”. He did not state the most expensive ugghhh SMH.
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gdhg
October 24, 2010 at 2:26 pm
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dapope9
October 24, 2010 at 2:31 pm
CLASSIC…still bump that 2day!
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the kiddz
October 24, 2010 at 2:38 pm
I was JUST listening to this! When I was younger, I had no idea what “make your body wet” meant. Now, I have an idea. Lol
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Stoney-Brie
October 24, 2010 at 2:38 pm
omg on the chorus are ya’ll paying attention on Janet’s vocals.. amazing!!
the woman sangs when she wants to..!
Busta’s rap was superb!
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Emmi3
October 24, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Woehoew now this is one of my all time sex jams
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JAYLA
October 24, 2010 at 3:53 pm
“ONE OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE”,… ITS MOSTLY TEENS ON THIS SITE SO YALL HAVE TO EXCUSE THEIR READING SKILLS LOL…
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MISHKA
October 24, 2010 at 4:39 pm
“Busta Rhymes…Janet Jackson…Yeah!!! ” That was my favorite part back in the day . Fun times!
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UGh
October 24, 2010 at 5:12 pm
As you can see “one of” is underlined. It wasn’t there when it was first posted. It’s an obvious correction…..SMFH
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NAS ( B Rockah Stan 4eva)
October 24, 2010 at 5:35 pm
This was when Busta used to be hot and sexy but now please get to the gym and loose those fat….#justsaying!!!!!!!lol
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O.B.
October 24, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Gawd I would ride the hell out of Busta till his testicles burst…..hmmmm
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Sarah
October 24, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I still be bumpin this jam and often. I love the songs video as well.
Busta also did I Know What You Want with Mariah. Though a hot song, this one is even hotter.
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JDE97
October 24, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Easily one of thee tackiest videos I’ve ever seen in my life.
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TWITTER.COM/SEAN_DA_GODDESS
October 24, 2010 at 8:55 pm
JDE97
YET STILL SLAYING YOU AND ALOT OF SHIT OUT TODAY! YOU WILL GET OVER THAT!
DEAD@ U WATCHING IT MORE THAN ONCE.
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JDE97
October 24, 2010 at 10:28 pm
TWITTER.COM/SEAN_DA_GODDESS, you sound like a complete imbecile. “Slaying?” How old are you, twelve? Seriously. Who the hell talks like that? You don’t sound cool, you don’t sound ‘hip,’ you don’t sound ‘down.’ Rather just all around idiotic. Also, what’s with the typing in all caps? Making it bigger won’t make it sound better, Corky. What did you score on the SATs?
::: blank stare @ you :::
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GREG
October 25, 2010 at 12:15 am
@JDE….Wow man bring it down some….you seem a little angry ….youre bringing a lot of negativity to the post.
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janhova!!!
October 25, 2010 at 5:03 am
i still play this song!!! great collabo!!! janet4ever!!!!!
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janhova!!!
October 25, 2010 at 5:05 am
@ARFA. Scrubs was an obvious rip from Michael and Janet’s “Scream” video. There was nothing original about the No Scrubs video.
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TheDimplePuppet
October 25, 2010 at 5:49 am
Nina Simone & Janet Jackson gives me everything I need enough said!
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Soulful Roses
October 25, 2010 at 6:16 am
AMAZING
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xtincta
October 25, 2010 at 7:21 am
Great song and video…… A shame Busta is a homophobe.
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Wyte mwape
October 25, 2010 at 11:51 am
am so glad to join this page
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B
October 25, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Always loved this video!!!
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lord harkness
October 25, 2010 at 7:09 pm
still love this song and yes, janets background vocals are amazing. sometimes i wish her lead vocals were as bold. it’s not like she doesn’t have the notes. i also still love this video, i was in lake tahoe when it came out- never forget it. too bad video quality on this post is poor because it’s really a hot video.
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iFreakum
October 26, 2010 at 11:43 pm
This was one of my FAV vids when I was a teen! Hype had a good eye for visually stunning details!
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